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Hot summer days demand some great water fun. Here are our picks for five of the country's best water parks, sure to keep the entire family happy. Water parks offer coaster-like thrills, family rides, and lots to do for the little ones, without some of the fatigue...
Some of the best beaches for soaking up some serious fun and sun are in Florida. Here is our list of the 8 best beaches in Florida. When the days get long and the sun gets hot, water is the only thing (besides air conditioning) that helps keep you cool. And, for...
We discover the Dominican Republic's treasure trove of breathtaking beaches and the quintessential Caribbean charm of some of the best beaches in the world. The Caribbean is one of the most breathtaking regions in the world, offering an abundance of Mother Nature's...
Discover why Cancún’s Grand Oasis Resort offers an ideal stay during your adventure to Xel-Há Aquatic Park in Mexico. A peacock struts across the grounds of the Grand Oasis Resort in Cancún, on the northeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. My husband, son,...
Looking for a bit of solace in a chaotic world? Here are some places we discovered in our travels in search of quiet places. It was on a recent road trip to explore Prince George's County, MD in springtime when I experienced something seldom encountered…quiet. My...
The Southern California beach community of Oceanside offers a perfect beach vacation. Plan your family getaway in Oceanside, California. The life of a travel writer is diverse and always interesting. After a recent media trip to Oceanside, California, I was...
The Santa Maria Valley in California has good wine, good food, and plenty of fun. Find out why you shouldn't miss it in this Wander Guide. Located about halfway between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, the Santa Maria Valley flies under many travelers’ radars....
There is something magical about cutting through fresh snow on skis. These are the best winter resorts for planning your next ski holiday. Ski holidays are the best trips for winter 2023. Skiing and snowboarding are exciting winter sports that everyone should try....
Out in the West Texas town of Fort Davis, find a National Park site, a Texas State Park, an observatory along with miles of desert. Here are our favorites things to do in Fort Davis, Texas. In a state that takes a day to cross by car, travelers ramble across the...
Mammoth Mountain offers the best spring skiing in the country with shredding through May, reduced lift and lodging rates, and sunshine. Spring skiing breezes through the end of May, and often into summer, at the Mammoth Mountain ski area in California. With its...